ECOLOGICAL AQUACULTURE IN SOUTH MUNTENIA REGION

The paper presents the sustainable fishing in relation to environmental protection, the main measures taken by the state to encourage and develop sustainable and lasting fisheries. Time series have been used with regard to the total catches of commercial fishing in Giurgiu County in 2017, total capture from aquaculture in Giurgiu County in 2017 and total catches (tonnes) reported by economic operators authorized to fish commercially in flowing waters under Romanian jurisdiction over 2008-2015. Also, statistical data on fish consumption were used including a questionnaires addressed to fishermen and aquaculture units in Giurgiu County. Last but not least, it includes assessments of ecological aquaculture, the eco-label and measures that our country takes to protect biodiversity, focusing on the balanced exploitation of the fishery resource. Conversion to organic and ecological aquaculture requires a financial support to continue to develop in Romania.